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One coin toss has lived on in Thanksgiving infamy 27 years later

The Detroit Lions' history on Thanksgiving is loaded with memorable moments. Infamous moments such as blowout losses or an ill-timed Jim Schwartz challenge have led countless viewers to search on Google, "Why do the Lions always play on Thanksgiving?" Perhaps the most infamous Lions' Thanksgiving moment of all time came from a coin toss.

In 1998, the 5-6 Lions hosted the 7-4 Pittsburgh Steelers. Both the Lions and Steelers were hoping to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season in tight playoff races in both conferences. What ensued was a defensive battle.